Luxury holidays in Al Ruwais

Set on Qatar’s northernmost tip, Al Ruwais is a coastal village with fishing heritage, where the country’s traditions and rural lifestyle are maintained thanks to its edge-of-the-Gulf setting. Days in this remote destination tend to be peaceful and laidback, with various beaches and markets serving as touch-points for the community.

When to go

Shoulder months of November and April bring balmy temperatures with fewer visitors, with December to March being the favoured season for trips to Al Ruwais.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Doha International Airport is under 90 minutes’ drive from Al Ruwais.

  • Automobiles

    You won’t need wheels while in Al Ruwais, unless you plan to take in parts of the surrounding coastline — even still, your hotel hosts can easily arrange tours and transfers to save you doing the driving.